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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,394.03, 3,591.05 and 662.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,394.03, 3,591.05 and 662.66 is: 993.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,394.03 : 3,591.05 = 662.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,394.03/3,591.05 = 662.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,394.03x = 3,591.05 × 662.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,394.03x = 2,379,645.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,379,645.19/2,394.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.99

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